Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Kennedy Jr. is revising his ethics agreement to divest his interest in litigation against an HPV vaccine maker and directing the stake to his adult son, The New York Times reported Friday, citing a written response to questions from senators who are weighing his confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary.

In the first of two US Senate committee hearings Donald Trump's health secretary pick will face, Kennedy was questioned about his controversial statements on vaccines and abortion. Here are the key takeaways.

To get to the US Senate for a vote on his nomination to be US health secretary, Mr Kennedy needs to have two committee hearings.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers his opening statement ahead of his first confirmation hearing with the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday (watch it live, or the full replay when it is over here) ROBERT F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.

The hearings were packed to capacity with protesters and fans, while the spillover crowd hung out in hallways and overflow rooms.

Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).